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Theater Producer Jeffrey Seller, Behind 'Rent' and 'Hamilton,' Shines a Light on his Own Journey

Theater Producer Jeffrey Seller, Behind 'Rent' and 'Hamilton,' Shines a Light on his Own Journey

May 5, 2025

Jeffrey Seller, the Broadway producer behind such landmark hits as "Rent," "Avenue Q" and "Hamilton," didn't initially write a memoir for us. He wrote it for himself.

Were Dylan O'Brien's Words of Support for Trans Brother a One-Off?

Were Dylan O'Brien's Words of Support for Trans Brother a One-Off?

By Kilian Melloy | May 5, 2025

"Ponyboi" star Dylan O'Brien gave a shoutout to his transgender brother, Julz, and Julz responded warmly... but now, Julz says, Dylan has gone incommunicado.

Size Matters: Diego Calva Suffered Neck Pain from Romantic Scenes with 'On Swift Horses' Co-Star Jacob Elordi

Size Matters: Diego Calva Suffered Neck Pain from Romantic Scenes with 'On Swift Horses' Co-Star Jacob Elordi

By Kilian Melloy | May 5, 2025

Playing Jacob Elordi's lover was a real pain in the neck for "Swift Horses" star Diego Calva, but kissing his 6'5" co-star was just the start; Calva says getting naked with Elordi was "intimidating."

Orville Peck's Man-Sprawl Sends the Internet Right Up the Wall

Orville Peck's Man-Sprawl Sends the Internet Right Up the Wall

By Kilian Melloy | May 5, 2025

Out country music star Orville Peck has forsaken his trademark mask to play The Emcee in Broadway's "Cabaret," but a sprawling selfie is yanking eyeballs away from his face.

Queering Cinema: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Accentuates Its Queer Representation 40 Years Later With New Adaptation to Come

Queering Cinema: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Accentuates Its Queer Representation 40 Years Later With New Adaptation to Come

By Matthew Creith | May 5, 2025

No film or television series brazenly paved the way for gay characters as the Brazilian epic, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," starring William Hurt and Raul Julia.

Patrick Schwarzenegger Is On Board with Starring in 'American Psycho' Remake — And So is Twitter

Patrick Schwarzenegger Is On Board with Starring in 'American Psycho' Remake — And So is Twitter

By Kilian Melloy | May 5, 2025

Patrick Schwarzenegger says he'd be down with taking the lead role in Luca Guadagnino's planned remake of Mary Harron's movie version of the Brett Easton Ellis novel "American Psycho."

Jewels Sparkles — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Breakout Star — Cites Importance of Family, Heritage & Fair Play

Jewels Sparkles — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Breakout Star — Cites Importance of Family, Heritage & Fair Play

May 4, 2025

While she didn't win the competition, the come-from-behind performance of Jewels Sparkles made her the breakout queen on Season 17 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Lady Gaga Rocks Copacabana Beach with a Free Concert for More Than 2 Million Fans

Lady Gaga Rocks Copacabana Beach with a Free Concert for More Than 2 Million Fans

By Eléonore Hughes | May 4, 2025

Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career.

Taylor Trensch Goes Underground in 'Floyd Collins' (And Gets a Tony Nom)

Taylor Trensch Goes Underground in 'Floyd Collins' (And Gets a Tony Nom)

By Frank J. Avella | May 4, 2025

Out Broadway actor Taylor Trensch received his first Tony nomination this week for "Floyd Collins" as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. What's unusual is that it is non-singing role. He talks to EDGE about the role and his career.

Looking for Reality Show Inspiration? Turn to the Queers, says Connie Britton

Looking for Reality Show Inspiration? Turn to the Queers, says Connie Britton

May 4, 2025

When Connie Britton was looking for inspiration for her first reality show, she turned to the queers.

'Heartstopper' to End with a Movie Instead of Season 4

'Heartstopper' to End with a Movie Instead of Season 4

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

Word has finally arrived as to what the future hold for the Netflix hit "Heartstopper" — namely, a feature film that will be based on the last of the graphic novels and tie up the show's storylines.

First-Look Photos Land for Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor-Starring 'The History of Sound'

First-Look Photos Land for Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor-Starring 'The History of Sound'

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

First-look photos for Oliver Hermanus' upcoming queer drama — which stars Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor — dropped this week.

Stardom's Not Always So Peachy for Influencer Peachy Boy

Stardom's Not Always So Peachy for Influencer Peachy Boy

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

Being a star on the internet can make you millions, as it has done for British phenom Peachy Boy — but it comes with costs of its own.

'Thunderbolts' Kicks Off the Summer Movie Season with $76 Million at the Box Office

'Thunderbolts' Kicks Off the Summer Movie Season with $76 Million at the Box Office

By Jake Coyle | May 4, 2025

Marvel Studios' "Thunderbolts" opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut.

Disagree with J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Stance? Take it to Twitter, Says Exec at HBO, Where New 'Harry Potter' Series Will Air

Disagree with J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Stance? Take it to Twitter, Says Exec at HBO, Where New 'Harry Potter' Series Will Air

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

"Harry Potter" fans can tune in to the upcoming series adaptation without worry: The show "'is not secretly being infused with" Rowling's anti-trans views, promises HBO content chief Casey Bloys.

Can 'Étoile' Make Ballet Cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Creators Pirouette to Ballet-Themed Show

Can 'Étoile' Make Ballet Cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Creators Pirouette to Ballet-Themed Show

By Jocelyn Noveck | May 4, 2025

The new Amazon Prime series from the team behind "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" offers a soapy/comedic look at the ballet world. But will a show about such a rarified art form succeed?

Boston's Week-Long Big Queer Food Fest Celebrates the Community

Boston's Week-Long Big Queer Food Fest Celebrates the Community

By Robert Nesti | May 4, 2025

Nothing succeeds like an idea whose time has come. Such is the case of the Boston's Big Queer Food Fest which has grown from a modest one-day event a year ago to a week-long celebration of queerness & cuisine, two things that go together in so many ways.

Brazilian Police Arrest Two People Over Plot to Bomb Lady Gaga's Concert in Rio

Brazilian Police Arrest Two People Over Plot to Bomb Lady Gaga's Concert in Rio

May 4, 2025

Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate a bomb at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro.

It's a Family Affair — Husbands Ross Mathews & Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews on Their Children's Book

It's a Family Affair — Husbands Ross Mathews & Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews on Their Children's Book

By Steve Duffy | May 4, 2025

When Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews married in 2022, they didn't foresee a children's book in their future.

Shawn Mendes an 'Intern?' Out Filmmaker Julio Torres Thought So

Shawn Mendes an 'Intern?' Out Filmmaker Julio Torres Thought So

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

Out filmmaker and comedian Julio Torres opened up about the science experiments in his fridge, all the colors in the rainbow, and that time on "SNL" when he mistook Shawn Mendes for an intern.

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